Lydia's heart - Episode 19

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Different designs of jewelries were displayed, shoes from different known companies all trying to outshine others were laid out and veils of varying lengths hanged for Binny to choose from.

Lydia was smiling sheepishly watching all those beautiful accessories laid out; she became a bit jealous that she never had to enjoy the expensive wedding which she has always dreamt of but here she is with a daughter and no sign of wedding or marriage.

Being a known blogger, Binny spared nothing in getting everything to make herself the most beautiful bride in the world; she has to give other bloggers something to talk about for years. 

She screamed excitedly as Lydia placed a silver necklace with a small heart used as its pendent sparkling all round her neck. 

Her friends rushed to her sides taking pictures and snapchat praising their friend, none of them wants to miss posting her picture with the known blogger that talks even what others are afraid to dig up. That would be a big hit in their timeline. 

Lydia peeped at one of the girls snapping selfie, her face seemed very familiar to her; she heard the girls call her Stacy. 

She tried remembering where she had an encounter with her, “yes, she is the mother of that other girl that got into trouble with her daughter”  she smiled at remembering the episode at the principals office yet her brain was still searching that she has met the lady way before the principals office. 

“come join us and snap picture; I bet my fans will like to meet who designed this pretty wedding dress for me” Binny said beckoning Lydia to join her in snapping their pictures. 

Lydia walked quickly and joined her, she hopes that it will be a big opportunity for her; maybe Binny can refer her to some of her friends too. 

She put on her best smile and faced the camera.

Soon they were done with taking pictures, since her job of getting the bride ready was done she has to leave and come back to help her dress up for her reception. 

She made to tell Binny of her departure but of cus her presence was no longer noticed, she slipped out quietly and put a call across to Nelly to know how far gone she is with the decorations and Cindy about the cake . When she was well assured that they are all doing fine, she left to get herself ready. 

The girls giggles as they watch their pictures, one of them who will be said to be the ugliest of them all yet never accepts; the amount of foundation applied on her face can be used to build a full concrete building, it speaks volume of the time she wastes in front of the mirror to conceal any odd lines on her face

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. She slides to her instagram posting the pictures after series of battle choosing the best one to post, she finally settles for the one they pouted their mouths believing she is cute there. 

Mission accomplished, she dropped her phone but checked again as notification popped up. 

She frowned on what she saw; Stacy posted a picture where she was pecking a cute handsome guy. Jealousy sprouts through her, how can Stacy get a man before her; yes she is not 70% pretty but she is well endowed. 

She looked at Stacy smiling sheepishly pressing her phone, she checked her watch, hoping to make use of the small time available; decides to match towards her and spoil her mood. 

She adjusts her very long wig she bought newly evidence of all night wriggle she did on her customer just to afford the wig and cat walks to where Stacy was sitting 

“so Babe tell us about this your new guy; we are very curios about it” she says out loud to draw the attention of the other girls. They were total of twelve girls including the bride. 

Stacy grins knowing fully well that she has been set a trap waiting for her to gracefully fall in. 

“we are waiting…….” One of the girls adds supporting her 

“or did you snatch the poor boy away” 

They laughed really hard at the last statement even Binny closest to Stacy couldn’t hold her laughter.

Stacy founds the situation unbearable, determines within her to make everything possible for Vicky to marry her and to make sure she invites each and every one of them. 

She stood up flipped her weavon and faced them 

“Crystal darling, the guy you saw me with is my fiancé and I don’t see any problem with that” and you, she turned and faced the fair one “I can never stoop so low to snatch any man; he is coming here today and you will see the way he grooves all round me” 

“you bet” the fair lady retorts even before Stacy finishes her statement and another round of laughter erupts from them. 

Binny sensing the heat in the room decides to cool it off. 

“Come on girls, its my wedding not some investigating session” 

“Yea right; just want to make sure that the poor boy is in love with the right girl” Crystal says in sarcasm, eyes Stacy before sitting down. 

Soon enough the heat died down and everyone were in light mood but not same with Stacy; after getting married to Vicky which will make her richer she will give Crystal a dose of her medicine. 

“thank God she is not among the asoebi, she will be wearing same uniform with Vicky which will send a very big message across to them. Her mind now at rest, she puts on her best smile waiting for the right time to strike. 

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The four friends got to the church when the couples were exchanging marital vow.

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. The church was not filled to the brim but the few dignitaries present showed that the wedding is of class. 

A very big man wearing a security uniform blocked their way “No invitation no entry” they showed their invitation card to the security and they were allowed to enter inside.

Indeed money speaks volume; only the people considered of high class graced the occasion. 

Lydia held her breath as they enter the church making a mental check on her dress; she had a hard time choosing what to wear. Her wardrobe was filled to the brim with different clothes, designs and quality but the wedding being of class she doesn’t want to be embarrassed when a stupid picture of hers slips online  

As a designer, she will be expected to dress exceptionally, which is always difficult for her; she hates being in spot light and worst of all placing expectations on her. 

“you look beautiful and very well dressed” Nelly says in assurance; she is the one sitting close to Lydia and she has been squeezing her hands all along. Lydia does that when nervous and being aware of her indecision of what to wear, she knows that she is still feeling out of place. 

“thank you” Lydia muttered and relaxed a bit

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The rest of the ceremony was uneventful not until Cindy taps Lydia to pass her serviette at the reception where they were standing in line waiting to serve themselves.

“Lydia” Ritsy joined in calling but Lydia never bulged 

“is she still alive” Nelly asks

“Hell yes” Cindy chips in immediately “maybe she is thinking again” 

“I need to use the bathroom in a jiffy; I will be back soon” Lydia says quietly and left without waiting for any response from her friends. 

They exchanged confusing look and re- joined the queue. They served their food and filled to their seat and starts eating; they became uncomfortable after half an hour passed yet no sign of Lydia.

Ritsy stood up with a concerned look on her face “let me go and check on her” she says and the girls agreed immediately   

Lydia continued splashing water on her face not minding her makeup, she couldn’t believe what she saw; she actually designed a dress for that Stacy to wear with her man, her Vicky. All this while she thought she was dreaming whenever she saw Vicky but now seeing him acting all lovey dovey with Stacy did not go down well with her. 

“Her Vicky actually kissed another woman; the same mouth that have done so many crazy things to her, what happened to all that promises they usually say to each other, it is now visible that it was just a joke” 

She splashed water again on her face looking at her image in the mirror; thanks to her TARA make up nothing cleaned. She inhaled deeply refusing to cry.

“Occupied” she shouts at the insistent rap on the door. The knock came again and this time she became furious, she is going to vent her anger on who ever that was on the door, maybe she will help explain what occupied meant. 

“I swear Lydia; I am going to break down this door if you refuse to open it” 

She stopped on her track on recognizing the voice “Ritsy” she withdrew her steps immediately and stood infront of the mirror and applied powder on her face to cover the trace of tears.

“Oh, here you are; I am already done” she says plastering a smile on her face as she opens the door. 

“you cant fool me; tell me what was the problem” 

“Nothing” she answers sharply dragging Ritsy along “come lets go and finish our food” 

Ritsy sighs and allowed herself to be dragged off; she will definitely find out later

“Shit, sorry” Lydia exclaimed as they bumped into somebody 

“Vicky” she shouts on recognizing whom they bumped into 

Ritsy folds her hand watching their reaction as they stare at each other

Lydia smiled at Vicky hoping to hear something sweet to assure her that what she saw was a lie but the cloth he was putting on glared at her as if mocking her

“Sorry please, I am looking for the male convenience” Vicky asks without showing any hint of recognition 

Lydia stood transfixed and blinked her eyes 

“was he or is he really pretending not to recognize her or does he really not know her; if it is the latter then he is good at acting”  

Ritsy seeing the tension steps in “hello” she says waving her hands to Vicky’s face “do you really not know her”  

“Am I supposed to” he answered surprised and pissed off that they barely apologized for bumping into him and now they are questioning him 

“I just met you guys here for the first time and you expect me to know you; I need to go to the bathroom and wash off the stain on my cloth” 

Talking about that Lydia and Ritsy’s eyes flew to the cloth; he is definitely wearing the same piece Lydia designed with a small insignificant stain 

“are you kidding me” Ritsy says in disbelief as tears streamed down Lydia’s eyes. 

“Lydia (x), thank God you are here” Vicky shouts in relief 

Lydia’s eyes sparkled with hope thinking he finally remembered her name but when she saw the young girl that hugged him and recognized her immediately with the episode at their school, her high hopes crippled. 

“Oh Dad, I have been looking all round for you and Stacy asks to make sure you are okay” Lydia(x) says immediately she got close to Vicky

“Dad” Lydia murmurs “he is actually married to that bitch that stood in for her at the school” she says again putting two and two together yet not wanting to believe it. 

Ritsy hugs her

Lydia(x) turned, saw Lydia and smiled “you are Lydia(n)’s mother right; I remember you from last time you came to our school, I have been dying to meet you” she stretched out her hand 

“my name is Lydia(x); I am your daughters good friend at school” 

Lydia couldn’t bring herself to process the information; the girl standing in front of her is her daughter’s age mate which shows that Vicky have been cheating way back. 

Ritsy nudged Lydia “she is still waiting” 

Lydia smiled and hugged her “it’s good to see you; Lydia(n) never stops talking about you” 

Lydia(x) grins happily, holds Vicky “Dad meet my friends mother” 

Vicky who have been watching the scene before him in silence stretches out his hand to Lydia putting aside their little differences “its nice meet you; your daughter seems to be a very good friend of my daughter” 

Lydia accepted the handshake promising herself not to break down. Stacy walks in on them and her breathe seizes on seeing them; she has to act quickly 

“Oh Vicky darling, here you are; have been lonely without you” she says and kissed him fully on the lips, she has to set boundaries.

Lydia(x) frowns at that, Stacy noticed her frown; in winning over Vicky permanently she has to be good to her. She drags Lydia(x) into a tight hug 

“baby how can you leave your mother like that” 

Lydia(x) struggles to free herself but she held her tightly, she wants to pass a strong message to Lydia to back off. 

Ritsy decides that they have watched enough drama; she has to take her friend out of the situation before she faints there. She pulls Lydia who is closer to tears warmly to her chest and they walked away. 

Vicky stares blankly at their retreating back; he felt an electric current pass through them when they exchanged handshakes, all his time with Stacy he has never felt this special warmth in between his legs but this short encounter stirred something in him. 

He will pay any amount to experience that again; he smiles as he rubs his hands together wising her hands were still placed there. 

Stacy released the struggling Lydia(x) and smiled triumphantly, at least they got the message and left. She looked at Vicky and Lydia(x) walking back to the reception; she has to start going on well with Lydia(x), at least that will get her more closer to Vicky as sex alone won’t hold him longer. 

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All my read and pass people,  una HAPPY SUNDAY OOO

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